AIRS | EHM | City Steps: COVID-19 Response
AIRS | EHM | City Steps is committed to following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as it relates to health protection. Given the growing concerns in regard to coronavirus (COVID-19), the increased community transmission in Maryland, and the State of Emergency issued by Governor Hogan, we ask that all residents, visitors, staff and volunteers follow the CDC recommendations below:
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
- Cough into elbow if you don't have a tissue.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Adopt alternative greetings that do not require touch such as waving while smiling rather than shaking hands (social distancing).
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Use a hand sanitizer, if available.
- Have an adequate supply of prescription, medications and nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand such as pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins. Have a thermometer, tissues, soap, and hand sanitizer.
- Have extra non-perishable food items at home.
In an effort to streamline some of the information available regarding COVID-19 and the response to the pandemic we are providing the resource list* below. We’ve also included select downloadable documents as well.
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General COVID-19 Information & Resources
The following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resources provide additional information:
- State of Maryland COVID-19 Case Map Dashboard
- Maryland Access Point: Health Services for Seniors
- COVID-19 Situation Summary
- Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Unemployment Insurance
- COVID-19 Guidance for Mass Gatherings
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Employees and Businesses
- Maryland Department of Transportation Coronavirus
- Steps for Prevention and Treatment
- What to Do If You Are Sick
- Pregnant Women and COVID-19 FAQs
- Stigma Related to COVID-19
- Facts vs Rumors
- Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
- DOL Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- COVID-19 And Your Pregnancy - What You Need to Know
- Maryland COVID-19 Information for Businesses
- COVID-19: Essential Services for Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- COVID-19: Shelter Management During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): COVID-19 Resources
- Maryland Citizens for the Arts’ COVID-19 Emergency Services and Resources
- FindHelp.org – Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs that help people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, searchable by zip code.
- Resources for Drug Use and COVID-19 Risk Reduction
- CDC Stress and Anxiety Page
- COVID-19 Food Handling Guidance for Restaurants, Non-profits, and Food Pantries
Resources For Baltimore City Residents
Baltimore City created a dedicated website for COVID-19 information. It contains general information about the national and local response to the virus and a list of resource for Baltimore citizens.
The Baltimore City Council produced its own COVID-19 resource site for citizens. Use the links below to quickly navigate their site.
Help and Support
Essential Resources & Information
- Baltimore Covid-19 Free Food Sites
- Baltimore City Public Schools: Closures, Meal Sites
- Recreation and Parks: Permits, Rec Centers, Senior Programs, Meal Program
- City-Operated Senior Centers: Closures, Boxed Lunches
- Baltimore Police Department: Message from the Commissioner
- Baltimore Development Corporation Small Business Survey
Utilities and Services
- DPW Water Shutoffs
- BGE Services
- Comcast/Xfinity: Disconnections, Late Fees, Complimentary Service
- Evictions
- Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
- Public Transportation, BWI and Cruise Ship Terminal
- Parking: Mechanical Streetsweeping, 48-Hour Parking
- PABC Residential Parking: Renewals, One-Day Permits
- Vicinity Energy (formerly Veolia)
City and State Agencies
- Baltimore City Health Department: Permit Applications, Animal-Related Complaints
- Community Action Partnership (CAP) Centers: Energy Assistance, BH20
- Department of Housing and Community Development: One-Stop Shop, In-Person Services
- Department of Social Services: Offices, Emergency Food Assistance, Child Abuse/Neglect
- Department of Transportation: Safety and Towing, Permit Applications
- Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice: Safe Streets
- Mayor's Office of Employment Development
- Mayor's Office of Homeless Services: Tactical Response Teams, Family Shelters, Emergency Shelters
- The Baltimore City Public Schools Health Updates
- The Baltimore City Public Schools Learning Packets
- Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Alerts
- Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs’ Multilingual Coronavirus Info
Other Information
- Health Guidance for Residents: City, State, Federal
- Restaurants, Bars, Movie Theaters and Gyms: Governor's Executive Order
- Business Resources: Small Business Administration, Layoffs, MD Healthy Working Families Act
- City Employees
- City Payments
- Enoch Pratt Free Library
- Family League of Baltimore
- Guidance for Community-Based Organizations
- Guidance for Faith-Based Organizations
- Guidance for Pets
- Jury Trials
- Licenses and Permits: City-Issued
- Licenses and Permits: State-Issued
- Maryland General Assembly Session
- Multilingual Guidance
- Primary Election
- Travel: Destinations with notices: CDC
- Special Events
- Baltimore Action Legal Team Bail Fund
- BGE’s Coronavirus Updates Page
Resources for Homeless Services Providers
- Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease for People Experiencing
- Homelessness
- Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Shelters
- Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Encampments
- Infectious Disease Toolkit for CoCs
- Questions to Assist CoCs and Public Health Authorities to Limit the Spread of Infectious Disease in Homeless Programs
- Specific Considerations for Public Health Authorities to Limit Infection Risk Among People
- Experiencing Homelessness
- Interim Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations for US Community
- Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Eligible ESG Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness
- Webinar Recording: Infectious Disease Preparedness Among Homeless Assistance Providers and Their Partners
- Entry Screening Guidelines for Homeless Shelters
*Updated April 2, 2020
